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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,162.63, 510,679.02 and 251,306.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,162.63, 510,679.02 and 251,306.65 is: 376,175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,162.63 : 510,679.02 = 251,306.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,162.63/510,679.02 = 251,306.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,162.63x = 510,679.02 × 251,306.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,162.63x = 128,337,031,188.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,337,031,188.09/341,162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,175.52

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